Day in Pictures, May 22, 2014

By By Mike Moffitt

on May 22, 2014 4:33 PM

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Please be patient ... I'll have it open in a jiff ... Just 10 more minutes ... Three-toed sloths make the worst doormen. (Floating house in the Lago do Janauari, a park of forest, floodplain and flooded trees in Manaus, Brazil) less

Please be patient ... I'll have it open in a jiff ... Just 10 more minutes ... Three-toed sloths make the worst doormen. (Floating house in the Lago do Janauari, a park of forest, floodplain and flooded trees ... more

Photo: Felipe Dana, Associated Press

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The TIE fighter was in the shop: "Darth Vader," Internet Party mayoral candidate in Kiev, arrives by chauffeured chariot to speak to the media on the city's Volodymyrska Hill. Among other pledges, Vader promised "fish for everyone" and "anti-gravity tripods for journalists." less

The TIE fighter was in the shop: "Darth Vader," Internet Party mayoral candidate in Kiev, arrives by chauffeured chariot to speak to the media on the city's Volodymyrska Hill. Among other pledges, Vader ... more

Photo: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images

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Swinging blindly: Jacoby Ellsbury nearly loses his helmet while fouling off a pitch during the 10th inning of the Cubs-Yankees game at Wrigley Field.

Swinging blindly: Jacoby Ellsbury nearly loses his helmet while fouling off a pitch during the 10th inning of the Cubs-Yankees game at Wrigley Field.

Prince Charles makes it through the day without comparing anyone to Hitler: At the zoo in Winnipeg, Canada, the Prince of Wales avoids inflammatory comments while feeding Hudson the polar bear with a pair of tongs. Hudson happily gobbled up the offered fish. less

Prince Charles makes it through the day without comparing anyone to Hitler: At the zoo in Winnipeg, Canada, the Prince of Wales avoids inflammatory comments while feeding Hudson the polar bear with a pair of ... more

Photo: Chris Jackson, Getty Images

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A wildfire dubbed the Slide Fire burns in scenic Oak Creek Canyon south of Flagstaff, Ariz. The blaze forced evacuations in several nearby communities.

A wildfire dubbed the Slide Fire burns in scenic Oak Creek Canyon south of Flagstaff, Ariz. The blaze forced evacuations in several nearby communities.

Insert peanut here: Panhandling is on the rise at the zoo in Magdeburg, Germany.

Insert peanut here: Panhandling is on the rise at the zoo in Magdeburg, Germany.

Photo: Jens Wolf, AFP/Getty Images

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A mother and child try to escape street fighting between Turkish riot police and protesters in the Okmeydani district of Istanbul. One man was injured when police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators angry about the Soma mining disaster, which claimed 301 lives. less

A mother and child try to escape street fighting between Turkish riot police and protesters in the Okmeydani district of Istanbul. One man was injured when police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse ... more

Instead of cowboys on horseback, trucks drive cattle from one field to another on a farm west of Miami. Lack of rain has caused grass to grow much slower in Florida, forcing farmers to change pastures more frequently. less

Instead of cowboys on horseback, trucks drive cattle from one field to another on a farm west of Miami. Lack of rain has caused grass to grow much slower in Florida, forcing farmers to change pastures more ... more

Did they pour the milk over his shell? Marco plows across the finish line and into a plate of fresh fruit after leaving four other radiated tortoises in his dust in the Indianapolis Zoo's annual Zoopolis race.

Did they pour the milk over his shell? Marco plows across the finish line and into a plate of fresh fruit after leaving four other radiated tortoises in his dust in the Indianapolis Zoo's annual Zoopolis race.

Photo: Charlie Nye, Associated Press

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Why did the chicken cross the road? To direct traffic: A costumed Sarah Kibble safeguards children on the last day of school at Cedar Bluff Elementary and Middle School in Knoxville, Tenn. "My boss said as long as it was a bright outfit and I didn't cover my face, it was okay," said Kibble, the security officer for the schools. less

Why did the chicken cross the road? To direct traffic: A costumed Sarah Kibble safeguards children on the last day of school at Cedar Bluff Elementary and Middle School in Knoxville, Tenn. "My boss said as long ... more

Photo: Michael Patrick, Associated Press

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A-hunting I will go: This is why the best cat is an indoor cat. (Unfortunate sparrow in Zasavica, Serbia).

A-hunting I will go: This is why the best cat is an indoor cat. (Unfortunate sparrow in Zasavica, Serbia).

Photo: Darko Vojinovic, Associated Press

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Husband and husband: William Roletter and Paul Rowe share a happy moment after they had their photo taken with their newly acquired marriage certificate at City Hall in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania became the 19th state to legalize same-sex marriage. less

Husband and husband: William Roletter and Paul Rowe share a happy moment after they had their photo taken with their newly acquired marriage certificate at City Hall in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania ... more